Head of Operations (North)
Runcorn
37.5 hours, working Monday to Friday
Salary negotiable, based upon experience
Performance-based bonus for achieving and surpassing targets
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Private Healthcare
Are you ready to lead and shape the future of pharmaceutical distribution? We’re looking for a driven Head of Operations to oversee our Northern Distribution Centres. If you're passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, and making a real impact in the pharmaceutical sector, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.
The heart of the role
- Accountable for Profitability, Performance, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance across the Northern Distribution Centres, ensuring all operations meet business and legal standards.
- Develop and Deliver Strategic Plans to increase productivity, reduce costs, and meet quality objectives at each depot.
- Provide Leadership and Guidance to depot management teams, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement through clear KPIs.
- Drive productivity improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancements through strategic initiatives and a LEAN culture.
What makes you tick
- Prior management of a Wholesale Operation with a proven track record of implementing performance improvement processes.
- Exposure to LEAN and 6 Sigma principles
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Outstanding Leadership Capabilities with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive the achievement of challenging targets.
- Excellent Communication, Impact, and Influencing Skills to effectively lead teams, engage stakeholders, and ensure operational excellence.
Our benefits
- 25 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
- Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
- iTrent Financial Wellbeing - a financial wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances
- Access to High Street discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
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